THE WOODLANDS TRUST
Funding of ministers and projects to advance the Christian Religion.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted net assets increased to £1,705,858, supported by a significant surplus of £315,760 driven by investment gains. The trustees' report notes that reserves are held at approximately £1.5m to generate sufficient income for the charity's objects, a target which the current unrestricted funds exceed. The charity holds a diverse portfolio of investment properties and other investments to mitigate risk and ensure long-term financial stability.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees believe that the value held in reserves should be approximately £1.5m relating to various investments, and that this level should be held to generate sufficient income.” — page 5
“The charity owns 99% of the issued ordinary share capital of WT Edgington (Sandhurst) Services Limited and 42% of the ordinary share capital of Newport Furnishers Limited” — page 14
Trustees
- GRAHAM JOHN SHEPPARD
- KENNETH HART
- MARTYN RICHARD SHEPPARD
- RICHARD HENRY SHEPPARD
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £246k | £75k |
| 31/07/2024 | £52k | £107k |
| 31/07/2023 | £176k | £80k |
| 31/07/2022 | £61k | £280k |
| 31/07/2021 | £44k | £88k |
Common questions
Is THE WOODLANDS TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted net assets increased to £1,705,858, supported by a significant surplus of £315,760 driven by investment gains. The trustees' report notes that reserves are held at approximately £1.5m to generate sufficient income for the charity's objects, a target which the current unrestricted funds exceed. The charity holds a diverse portfolio of investment properties and other investments to mitigate risk and ensure long-term financial stability. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| COUNTYPIER LIMITED | 1 | £116k |
| REIFER MEMORIAL LIMITED | 1 | £20k |
| ALL NATIONS CHURCH BARKINGSIDE AND CLAYHALL | 1 | £10k |
Charities like this
- THE WOODLANDS FARM TRUST
- WOODLANDS GREEN LTD
- WOODLANDS GROUP OF CHURCHES
- ALEXANDER SHTIEBEL
- UNION OF WELSH INDEPENDENTS INCORPORATED
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST THOMAS, OAKWOOD
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE WOODLANDS TRUST | £246k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE WOODLANDS FARM TRUST | £234k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WOODLANDS GREEN LTD | £371k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WOODLANDS GROUP OF CHURCHES | £2.3m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ALEXANDER SHTIEBEL | £248k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| UNION OF WELSH INDEPENDENTS INCORPORATED | £674k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |